3821 Abbott DriveWillmar, MN 56201320-235-2529

www.willmarag.org

July 26, 2017Sunday Services9 & 10:45 amPastor Keith KerstetterSenior Pastor

Search me, O God, andknow my heart; Try me andknow my anxious thoughts;And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And leadme in the everlasting way.

Psalm 139:23-24

VBS starts THIS Sunday, July 30!Here are some important times to know:

4:30 - Supper starts for volunteers and theirfamilies (Sun–Tues).

5:00 - Volunteer Rally for ALL VOLUNTEERS.5:30 - Doors open for kids check-in and

registration.

Kids (who registered online by July 9) andVolunteers can pick up a t-shirt THIS Sunday,July 30th in Meeting Room A after church.

REGISTER - It’s for kids age 4 up to starting 6th grade. You can register your kids or as a volunteer by clicking the link at willmarag.org/vbs.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

VOLUNTEER - Whether it’s getting ready before,helping during, or cleaning up after, we have a placefor you! Sign up to volunteer on the link at ourwebsite or fill out a card at church.

INVITE - We want to reach as manyfamilies as possible with the good news ofJesus. Grab an invite card at the churchWelcome Center or in the sanctuary pews.

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GLOCAL: our global & local missions

Myanmar: November 2-11, 2017Trip Leader: Pastor Ben Trip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaCost: $2200-2500(contingent on airline ticket)Team Size: 20 maximum

Ministry: Building 2 playgroundsLove on children, Encourage localbelievers.Info packets are available at theWelcome Center. Questions? Email pastoralyssa@willmarag.org

Dominican Republic: January2018–8 daysTrip Leader: Pastor Bruce SchoemanTrip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaEstimated Cost: $1495

Ministry: Evangelism with Tom Elie and many national leaders in five different citiesthroughout the Dominican Republic that will build into a national outreach throughout the country.

Tajikistan: March 2018–14 daysTrip Leader: TBAEstimated Cost: $2495

Ministry: This team will spendtime in the villages where theagricultural projects have beenstarted. Portions of the trip will bespent in intercession for spiritual breakthrough in the villages, timewill be spent in the homes ofvillage families and applying specific skills of team members.

Mexico: April 2018–7-10 daysTrip Leader: Teresa LarsenTrip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaEstimated Cost: $1495

Ministry: Kid’s Outreach & Ministry

India: Fall 2018Trip Leader: Gary CroweTrip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaEstimated Trip Cost: $2000-2500

Ministry: Compassion ministry onthe streets, at the TB hospital and in the slums of India. The team willdo blanket distributions, visit thesick, host a medical camp andminister in the homes of churchmembers to encourage the workGod is doing through them.

Tree Top Kids: August 2018–4 daysTrip Leader: TBA Trip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaTrip Cost: Under $199

Ministry: Kid’s ministry & workprojects

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“EPIK exists to be a safe place where everyteenager knows they BELONG,

where they DISCOVER the unconditional loveof God and EXPERIENCE a personal, life-

changing relationship with God.”

Attention YOUNG ADULTS!

All ladies are invited to our ‘60s themedpool party! There will be plenty of snacks and fun in the sun to keep

you entertained.

Meanwhile the men are invited out toour Manly Meat Up! We look forward togrilling and hanging out with each other!

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EPIK and Young Adults

Information and registration forms

are available at the Welcome Center

DON’T FORGET MONEY FOR FOOD!

YOUNGMEN

YOUNG LADIES

Kidsworld

Sunday Kidsworld and KidsworldJr. services begin at 9 and 10:45 am.

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C h u r c h A n n o u n c e m e n t s

It’s for kids age 4 years old and up to starting 6th grade and volunteers age 13 to 99. Register at willmarag.org/vbs

Join us Friday night, August 18 at Willmar AG for a specialevent for young families called Dine Out-Dessert In. If youhave kids, we provide childcare (and dinner for your kids),while you get to go out with your spouse or other couplesfrom church for dinner at a local restaurant of your choice.Afterwards, come back to church for dessert and a time ofcommunity and games together with the other couples.

This event is geared towards families with children under theage of 12, but all are welcome, and you don't need to havekids to attend!

DINE OUT DESSERT IN EVENT Info:

Dinner for kids will be chicken nuggets, veggie straws & mandarin oranges.

Childcare is from 5:30-8:30. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED. Register online by August 9th at:https://tinyurl.com/DineoutWAG.

5:30 pm—Drop off kids (if you have them) and head out for dinner (on your own or with friends)7:00 pm—Return to church for dessert and entertainment

8:30 pm—Pick up kids

VBS starts THIS Sunday, July 30!Here are some important times to know:

4:30 - Supper starts for volunteers and theirfamilies (Sun–Tues).

5:00 - Volunteer Rally for ALL VOLUNTEERS.5:30 - Doors open for kids check-in and

registration.

Kids (who registered online by July 9) andVolunteers can pick up a t-shirt THIS Sunday,July 30th in Meeting Room A after church.

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2017 AG RIDERS SCHEDULE_____________________________________This is open to anyone who rides a motorcycle. Day trips are planned for various Sundaysweather permitting. Meet in the church parkinglot on the south side of the Encore building(across from Hennen’s). We leave at 4 pm sharp. We time the rides sowe get back to Willmar before dark. Invitefriends. For more info contact Dave Nelson at320-894-9448 or davidnelson@kpcoop.com.August 6August 20Sat. Aug 26, Prayer Zone RideSunday, August 27, Richard Baker@Willmar AG. Special MotorcycleEmphasis– Ride to church.September 10September 24

DISCOVER AND FULFILL YOUR LIFE PURPOSE

Discover your personality, strengths, abilities,experiences, spiritual gifts, passions and more.

GPS small groups are forming now. To attend you need to sign up for one of

four orientation classes.GPS ORIENTATION August 6 or 13 at 10:35 amGPS ORIENTATION August 9 or 16 at 6:30 pm

The classes you can choose to attend are:GPS 2-DAY BLITz August 24-25

GPS 8-WEEK SMALL GROUPS beginning onSeptember 10th and 13th

C h u r c h A n n o u n c e m e n t s

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DINNER AND AMOVIE

Thursday, July 27 at 6 pm @ Encore.

“The Ultimate Life”In the movie we saw inMay, Jason received theultimate gift from hisgrandfather. It went far

beyond financial inheritance. The Ultimate Lifefollows the life of Jason’s grandfather frompoverty to wealth. This is how he learned thoselessons he passed on to Jason.

Food is served at 6 pm with the movie to follow.Everyone who wants to attend please RSVP bycalling Lynn at 320-295-9682. Cost is:$5/person.

A MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU IN THE SANCTUARY

Volunteers are needed to restock ConnectionCards, offering envelopes and variouspromotional material in the pews each week.Hours/ day are flexible between Wednesdaythrough Friday. If you are interested in spendingsome time in the sanctuary praying andministering to the congregation in a tangible way,please contact the church office at 320-235-2529.

Ministry Opportunity

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C h u r c h A n n o u n c e m e n t s

Items of congratulations that are newsworthy canbe submitted to the church office by calling thechurch phone number 320-235-2529 or by

emailing rose@willmarag.org.

Thanks for all the prayers, love andsupport to the Meyer family on thedeath of Sharon Meyer. The families of Dave Meyer (son), and Larry Meyer (husband), LynnToonstra (daughter), and LoriMeyer/Sarmagia (daughter).

HOSPITAL NOTICES Please call or email thepastoral staff if you or someone in our church ishaving medical issues or is entering the hospitalso that the pastoral staff can contact and praywith them.

THE EXTRA TOUCH LIST is available at theWelcome Center. It is for those who need an“Extra Touch” through prayer, card or visitation.Please contact the church office if you or afamily member would like to be on this list. Sympathy Notes

New Births

Note of ThanksCONGRATULATIONS! It's a Girl!Adelynn Mae HallidayBorn: July 16, 2017Parents: Jay & Jami Halliday

CONGRATULATIONS!It’s A Girl!Ivy Kathleen CarsonBorn: July 20, 2017Parents: Turner & Kristi CarsonGrandparents: Scott & Sara Hankel

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS go to Natalie Wiberg and family on thepassing of her sister Susie D. Bloemkeof Willmar. A memorial service was heldon Wednesday, July 26 at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home.

CHILDREN’S CORNER PRESCHOOLWe still have limited openings for those lookingfor a preschool this fall! More info is availableunder the “Happening Now” tab atwillmarag.org.

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FAITH@WORK COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMUNITY PRAYERWe meet at the Willmar Fire Station

on Tuesdays from Noon to 1 pm

PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS, OUR SCHOOLS,

OUR BUSINESSESAND OUR COMMUNITY

SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK@ ROBBINS ISLAND

Bring your blankets & lawn chairs.FREE Admission/popcorn/popMovie starts @ dusk (9 pm)

Pre-activities start 1 hour before the show (8 pm).

In the event of bad weather it will be held at the City Auditorium.

August 18th–The SECRET LIFE of PeTsSeptember 15th–Disneys MoAnA

Sponsored by Walts, Viking Coca Cola, Procolor Graphics,Willmar Lakes Area, Willmar Rotary, Willmar CER, Cub Foods, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota, Willmar AG Church,Fiesta Time Party Rentals and Mills Automotive Group.

C o m m u n i t y E v e n t s

UNITED WAY’SSTUFF THE BUS

CAMPAIGN.

In 2016, our combinedefforts provided over 14,000 school suppliesto our community’s neediest families. Thedonated items were shared with families inthe following school districts: ACGC, Benson,BOLD, CCS, KMS, CMCS, Litchfield,MACCRAY, NLS, RCW, St. Mary’s Bird Islandand Willmar. This year your donations willprovide a significant number of childrensupplies for their first day of school!

There is a donation box by the elevator in thefoyer. It will be picked up the week of August14th. We encourage everyone to help Stuffthe Bus by giving donations to help thesefamilies and children.

PRAY FOR ALL PEOPLEPray much for others; plead for God’s mercyupon them; give thanks for all He is going todo for them. Pray in this way for kings and allothers who are in authority over us, or are inplaces of high responsibility, so that we canlive in peace and quietness, spending our timein godly living and thinking much about theLord. This is good and pleases God our

Savior, for He longs for all to be saved and tounderstand this truth.–I Timothy 2:1-4 TLB

Thank You for praying for our military.

The following attend our church, are family members or close friends of those who attend.

Person Branch Stationed AG Connection

Sam Andrus Air Force Undisclosed Phil Malone’s nephewEdward Bergeland Air Force USA Tim & Heidi Bergeland’s nephewAndrew Bonnema Marines Undisclosed Todd & Sue Erickson’s niece’s husbandBeth Brydon Army Arizona Dan & Kathy Halldin friendNick Collins Army Reserve Texas CJ & Kristina Collins’ brother

Christina Eaton Navy Florida Tim & Heidi Bergeland’s nieceJohn Eaton Navy South Carolina Tim & Heidi Bergeland’s nephewKlint Erickson Army Missouri Kornell Erickson’s sonLogan Gaalswyk Army New York Lois & Dean Kasperson’s nephewLarry Garvick Army MNTyler Gonzalez Army Nat. Guard MN Jesus & Kelly Gonzalez’s son

Josh Hiepler-Rosenow Air Force Minnesota Dorie & Todd Duininck’s nephewThomas J. (TJ) Hoyt Air Force Montana Bob Hoyt’s grandsonJacob Johnson Air Force TX Jim & Rose Slagter’s nephewJonathan Linden Cadet West Point Ed & Carmen Linden’s grandsonRay Medina Air Force Lois & Dean Kasperson’s nephew

Peter Middleton National Guard Washington DC Brett Nelson Special Forces North Carolina Andrew & Nicole Plowman’s brotherAlexander Norling Army Reserve USA Torry & Val Norling’s sonDalton Petersen Army Kansas Harold & Sharon Petersen’s grandsonAlphard Reyes Marines Philippines Romeo & Stella Reyes’ sonBenny Rhodes Marines California Aaron & Hannah Rhodes’ brother

Mitchell Schueler Navy Reserve AfricaEli Smith Air Force Reserve MN Torry & Val NorlingNathan Smith Navy California Torry & Val Norling’s nephew Justin Stocks Navy Middle East Mel & Linda Stocks’ sonJared Torgerson Army TX Marilyn Geer & Sandi Larson’s great nephewGregory Woodard Navy Virginia Torry & Val Norling’s brother-in-law

If you know of someone you want on this list who is serving in the military, contact the church office at 320-235-2529.

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Church Activit ies Calendar 2017July and August

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8 am Men’s Bible Study @ Encore9:00 am Open Gym@ EPIK

7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore9:00 am Open Gym @EPIK

7 pm AGAPE AA

7 pm AGAPE AA

11:45 am Senior Adult Singles

7 pm AGAPE AA

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection10:35 am GPS Orientation2 pm Latino Worship4pm AG Riders6 pm EPIK Small Groups

9 & 10:45 am ServiceCommunion10:30 am Coffee

Connection2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders6 pm EPIK Small Groups

ON RAMP SUNDAY9 & 10:45 am ServiceCommunion10:30 am Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship

7 pm Prayer Serviceat Encore

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival

7 pm AGAPE AA

AG Riders Prayer Zone Ride

8 am Men’s Bible Study @Encore9:00 am Open Gym @

EPIK7 pm AGAPE A

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore9:00 am Open Gym @EPIK7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Bible Focus6:30 pm Latino Bible

Study

7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 WM am Prayer & Quilting

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting

6:30 pm Bible Focus6:30 pm Latino Bible

Study6:30 pm GPS

Orientation

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting

6:30 pm Bible Focus6:30 pm Latino Bible

Study

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting

6:30 pm Bible Focus6:30 pm Latino Bible

Study6:30 pm GPS

Orientation

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection10:35 am GPS Orientation2 pm Latino Worship

12:30-7 pm RedCross Bloodmobile

7 pm Prayer Service @ Encore

7 pm Prayer Service @ Encore

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

7 pm AGAPE AA

Willmar AG Church Board of DeaconsButch Allen Joel Braegelman Gary Geer Bob Horyza Brian Moll Rick Schwindt Gary TerWisscha Bruce Watland

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Keith Kerstetter, Senior Pastor pastorkeith@willmarag.orgPaul McCullough, Outreach pastorpaul@willmarag.orgBruce Schoeman, Adult Ministries pastorbruce@willmarag.orgMichael McDevitt, Administrative pastormike@willmarag.orgAlyssa Holtan, Glocal Ministries alyssa@willmarag.org

Aaron Rhodes, Lead Youth pastoraaron@willmarag.orgJosh Martin, Associate Youth pastorjosh@willmarag.orgBen Markwardt, Children’s pastorben@willmarag.orgClint Carter, Interim Worship clint@willmarag.org

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8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore9:00 am Open Gym @EPIK12 noon Young Adult Event7 pm AGAPE AA

6 pm Dinner and a Movie

7 pm AGAPE AA

7 pm AGAPE AA offsite

T h e P a s t o r a l S t a f f

Young AdultsLake Day

High School Camp

VBS July 30 - August 2

5:30 pm Dine OutDessert In